Filmmakers the Coen Brothers aren’t interested in sequels, it’s not their thing. But after their initial skepticism, dubiety, and indifference, they eventually relented and allowed John Turturro to reemploy Jesus Quintana, the stand out supporting character he played in their 1998 film “The Big Lebowski,” for “The Jesus Rolls.” A spin-off movie of Turturro’s own making, “The Jesus Rolls,” features the hilariously creepy bowling icon at its center.

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When it was announced, people were fairly shocked that the first real continuation of the world originated in “The Big Lebowski” would be focused on the supporting character, Jesus Quintana. But yet, that’s exactly what “The Jesus Rolls” is, and the new trailer gives us a first real look at what the plot of the film will be.

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Until now, most of the discussion surrounding “The Jesus Rolls” was focused on the early images from the film and a couple of teasers.

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In the realm of cult-classic films, there titles like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “The Room.” But ranking right up there is the Coen Brothers’ “The Big Lebowski.” More than 20 years after the film’s release, ‘Lebowski’ is probably more popular now than ever before. And so it’s only fitting that we are just now getting the first sequel/spin-off, “The Jesus Rolls.”

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Unlike ‘Lebowski,’ the new film focuses on the supporting character, Jesus Quintana, as well as his friends Petey and Marie.

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Normally, when we share a film’s trailer that is in another language, that’s because it’s a foreign film and the international markets are releasing the project in theaters before it makes its way to North America. So, sadly, unless you speak the native language, you’re out of luck. But at least the images are great, right? Well, for “The Jesus Rolls,” the film is definitely in English, but those pesky Italian folks who are getting the film well before North America have taken it upon themselves to dub the new trailer, leaving English-speaking folks once again watching for the images.

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You wouldn’t be crazy to have forgotten that actor John Turturro wrote and directed a “Big Lebowski” spin-off film featuring his character Jesus Quintana. While it was big news when it was announced, that was way back in the summer of 2016, a full three years ago. Since then, there have been little bits and pieces, but for the most part, news has been quiet about the film, formerly known as “Going Places.” But now, thanks to Screen Media, the film, now called “The Jesus Rolls,” has a distribution deal and fans can finally learn when they might get to see the ‘Lebowski’ spin-off.

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